bobble

Definition

A furry ball attached on top of a hat.

Etymology

* (noun): from bob + -le (diminutive suffix). * (verb): from bob + -le (frequentative suffix). Compare bauble.

Example Sentences

• "From the top the sample shows four stitch popcorns, five stitch bobbles, two rows of bells and a central leaf with leaves sloping to the left and right each side."
• "My favourite dubious history of the head bobble was put forward by an Indian management consultant […]"